Koberger
7.1#6 in book layout softwareFrom $59.94 a yearFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitKoberger vs Vivliostyle
Vivliostyle
7.5#4 in book layout softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Koberger | Vivliostyle |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The site names Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, and Kobo as stores its exported files are intended to work with. | Viewer can display HTML files hosted on GitHub or Gist, and it can be copied into a public directory on a web server for website use. |
| Purpose | Koberger formats manuscripts into EPUB and print PDF files for indie authors. | Vivliostyle is an open-source typesetting project for digital and web publishing based on web standards. |
| Support | Support for account and export questions is available by email, and the contact page suggests including account email, browser, operating system, and the task being attempted. | The project directs users to documentation, GitHub contribution channels and a Slack development community. |
Koberger plans
- Free accountFree
- Koberger Pro Monthly$9.99 a month
- Koberger Pro Annual$59.94 a year
Vivliostyle plans
- VivliostyleFree
Pick Koberger if…
Koberger suits indie authors who want to format manuscripts for ebook and print output, with reusable designs and book sections. It also fits authors who need preview links for reviewers or want to maintain consistent styling across a series.
Pick Vivliostyle if…
Vivliostyle suits publishers and developers who want to typeset web-based documents or EPUB publications and export PDFs. It can also suit teams seeking an open-source publishing tool, provided they are comfortable with its licensing terms and, for CLI use, Node.js.